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   Do antidepressants treat depression?

   • Antidepressants can treat the symptoms of depression or other mental health problems. But they don't always deal with the causes. Doctors will often prescribe them alongside a talking therapy, to help deal with the causes of your mental health problems. You may find that some types of antidepressant work better than others for your symptoms.

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   What treatment should I take if I have severe depression?

   • If you have more severe depression, which includes moderate or severe depression, the following treatments may be recommended. Antidepressants are medicines that treat the symptoms of depression. There are many different types of antidepressant. They have to be prescribed by a doctor, usually for depression that's moderate or severe.

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   Do antidepressants & CBT work for depression?

   • They have to be prescribed by a doctor, usually for depression that's moderate or severe. A GP may recommend that you take a course of antidepressants plus talking therapy, particularly if your depression is quite severe. A combination of an antidepressant and CBT usually works better than having just one of these treatments.

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   What are antidepressants used for?

   • Antidepressants are a type of medicine used to treat clinical depression. They can also be used to treat a number of other conditions, including: Antidepressants are also sometimes used to treat people with long-term (chronic) pain. Read more about when antidepressants are used. It's not known exactly how antidepressants work.

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   Can antidepressants help with anxiety?

   • If you have a form of anxiety or phobia, an antidepressant could help you feel calmer and more able to deal with other problems. It could also help you feel more able to benefit from other anxiety treatments, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Once I started taking [an antidepressant], I started to feel better.

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   Do different types of antidepressants work?

   • The different types of antidepressant work about as well as each other. But side effects vary between different treatments and people. When you start taking antidepressants, you should see a GP or specialist nurse every week or 2 for at least 4 weeks to assess how well they're working.

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2. www.nhs.uk › antidepressants › overviewOverview - Antidepressants - NHS

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   People with moderate to severe depression are usually treated using a combination of antidepressants and CBT. Antidepressants work quickly in reducing symptoms, whereas CBT takes time to deal with causes of depression and ways of overcoming it.

3. www.nhs.uk › depression-in-adults › treatmentTreatment - Depression in adults - NHS

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   Most people with moderate or severe depression benefit from antidepressants, but not everybody does. You may respond to 1 antidepressant but not to another, and you may need to try 2 or more treatments before you find one that works for you.

4. www.mind.org.uk › how-antidepressants-can-helpHow antidepressants can help - Mind

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   The NICE guidelines recommend that antidepressants are not the first or main treatment for mild to moderate depression. This is because the unpleasant side effects of the medication can outweigh the benefits.

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6. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng222Depression in adults: treatment and management - NICE

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   Jun 29, 2022 · Recommendations. 1.1 Principles of care. 1.2 Recognition and assessment. 1.3 Choice of treatments. 1.4 Delivery of treatments. 1.5 Treatment for a new episode of less severe depression. 1.6 Treatment for a new episode of more severe depression. 1.7 Behavioural couples therapy for depression. 1.8 Preventing relapse. 1.9 Further-line treatment.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › antidepressants › art-20046273Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you - Mayo Clinic

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   Antidepressants are a popular treatment choice for depression. Although antidepressants may not cure depression, they can reduce symptoms. The first antidepressant you try may work fine.

   • There are a number of antidepressants available that work in slightly different ways and have different side effects. When prescribing an antidepre...
   • Most antidepressants are generally safe, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all antidepressants carry black box warnings, the...
   • To get the best results from an antidepressant: 1. Be patient. Once you and your doctor have selected an antidepressant, you may start to see impro...

8. www.mind.org.uk › information-support › drugs-andAbout antidepressants - Mind

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   How do antidepressants work? Antidepressants can treat the symptoms of depression or other mental health problems. But they don't always deal with the causes. Doctors will often prescribe them alongside a talking therapy, to help deal with the causes of your mental health problems.

9. www.nhs.uk › antidepressantsAntidepressants - NHS

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   Medicines and psychiatry. Antidepressants are a type of medicine used to treat clinical depression.